The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Pownal. Pownal is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Discover great camping spots near Pownal, reviewed by campers like you.
$40 - $70 / night
"Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."
"Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"
"Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."
"The views on some of the sites to the lake are beautiful. the grounds and facilities are well kept. and you are close to both Bennington and Wilmington. a great spot to camp at in Southern Vermont!"
$8 - $35 / night
"We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed)."
"The site was clean, dry, and a nice walk off the main trail. The staff was friendly as well. We hikes around during the days and saw some spectacular views."
$41 - $57 / night
"Great little campground close to Albany. We needed a place to stop for the night but could have stayed all weekend. There is a small pond that is fun to fish and swim in."
"It is a really cute little campground with a pond and surrounded by small mountains/hills covered in trees. We had a full hookup site and everything worked well."
$17 / night
"Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site."
"Our site was right next to another with little in between and our neighbors had a big rig and ran the generator long chunks of the day."
"A LOT of bugs due to dense wooded surroundings. The bugs seems to be unbothered by the bug spray as well."
"The entrance to the road had a sign that said “road closed ahead”. We chanced it and was able to find a really nice open spot right before the road closure. Was a great spot!"
"The bathrooms are clean, the campground has a cool lake front, and you’re about a five minute drive to mass moca or a 20-30 minute walk. Looking forward to fresh grass 2021."
"Camping here gives you a small lake and plenty of woodland surrounding you and since of peace. Bathrooms are clean but definitely a moisture issue. Staff is very helpful, Friendly but overworked."
$17 - $60 / night
"This state forest campground offers large sites, some of them on a grassy open area or tucked into the woods."
"We camp with a pop up and reserved site 11, the orientation of the site did not work and we switched to site 10. 10 & 11 are connected by a path, good for people traveling in a group."
"We stopped on our way through to Stowe Vermont."
"The camp spots were all pretty spread out from each other and the road was easy to drive on. There were only about 10 spots along the access road."
"There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps."
"Absolutely beautiful campsites near water, good facilities and a cozy lodge space."
GuideThe campground has beautiful facilities, larger sites, and beautiful views from their lookout. They even have flower beds sprinkled around that are well manicured. The campground host is awesome. And they charge $10 for firewood for the length of your stay. Not by the bundle.
TravelerGreat place to stop for the night. Not a lot of ambiance, but plenty of room for any number of rigs.
ScoutStayed at Hudson Pines with the family and had a great time. Had a camper and 2 tents, all were comfortable with hookups. Bath house was very clean. Only thing taking a star away is the highway close by does make some noise and there was another camp site that had a dog that wouldn’t shut up.
ScoutFoothills is a great choice for families or groups of friends who want to immerse themselves in nature with many gentle amenities and relaxing spaces.
ScoutWe love the VT state parks and try to camp there 3-4 times a summer. We unexpectedly had a free Saturday afternoon and night and 2 borrowed kayaks. This was our first visit to Woodford. Site 13 was the only one available. It’s on the corner of the first loop, but that wasn’t an issue to us at all! There were plenty of trees and brush and space so we didn’t feel we were in the road. We drove down to the second loop and parked on the side of the campground road and carried our kayaks down to the camper’s beach. Our dog loved getting a little swim! (No dogs allowed at the day use area). The reservoir is beautiful- plenty of space to spread out for paddling and swimming. We had no issues with noise from other campers. The bathroom in the first loop is fine (cold water sinks, hand soap, paper towels). Token operated showers that we didn’t use this time. We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning. We’re going back later this summer for a longer stay.
TravelerThe campground is so clean and nice! Perfect for the dogs with best dog park I ever saw. Pools and hot tubs extremely clean and the grounds looked more like a hotel resort than campground. Free shows every night at the playhouse kids loved. Animal shows kept daytime events going strong. Water park was great, kids spent all day there. Arcades and game rooms are great for rainy days. Indoor pool too! Every time I found something new I was more impressed. Also every site had full hookups. Nice for not having to empty grey tanks into wagon!
TravelerI don't usually put much stock in reviews about other campers, as you never know who will be there, but as other reviews have mentioned there were a ton of happy noisy kids around, couple of unleashed dogs. It looks like there are 4-5 stunningly beautiful sites in each of the three loops and everything else is jammed in. We were at the end of the middle loop and could clearly see into four neighboring sites. Bathrooms were fine, nothing special but clean. Long waits in the morning- two shower stalls and lots of teenagers. The park has a nice grassy area on the water that's dog-friendly, and a separate little no-dog swimming and paddle boat area. Trails were pretty enough if basic, Park also provided a guide to nearby hiking. Overall a good stop near Bennington but I don't know that I'd make it a destination. This whole region appears to depend on MA and NY tourism, lots of expensive vehicles/campers and price inflation at surrounding stores. Firewood was 30% more per bundle than we're used to, though there were downed trees everywhere.
ScoutTENT CAMPSITE REVIEW All tent sites are in the way back of the campground. It is very weird... the office (which is only open until 5 PM????? Whaaaat????) Is across the street from where all the campsites are located. Almost all the roads winding through the layout are one way. The sites are very close together with not enough tree coverage between them. We could talk to all people around us at our site which thankfully everyone was super nice, but I'm sure if it were the opposite our experience would have been worse off. The lake is very pretty and we had a nice time out on the water in our raft. Showers and flush toilets nearest to the tent sites are brand new. Can only park one vehicle on site due to fire safety laws which means one of your cars is across the street in overflow, so not really convenient. Would consider coming again in the off season so that it isn't so crowded.
ScoutNot a good experience. Had a site with a sewer hookup. It was broken. They wouldn’t refund us the difference. The reservation guy gave us an unfriendly response and was blaming everyone but themselves. Won’t return
Camping near Pownal, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Pownal, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next outdoor getaway.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Pownal, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 168 campgrounds and RV parks near Pownal, VT and 20 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pownal, VT is Mt. Greylock Campsite Park with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Pownal, VT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Pownal, VT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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